City Hall and City Yard Closed to Public

MARCH 15, 2020 - 1:33PM

Effective immediately, Mayor Brodeur has closed Melrose City Hall and the Melrose Department of Public Works City Yard to the general public for in-person visits for the next two weeks, and this period may be extended as circumstances warrant. More information regarding how you can still conduct City business remotely will be available shortly, check out what we have so far here.

The School Committee, City Council, and Board of Health will meet as scheduled this week, without in-person public participation. Plans are being developed to facilitate public participation remotely.

All other Boards and Commissions will not meet over the next two week period, at a minimum.

As of now, all City buildings and schools are closed to the public during this period. COVID-19 has presented ongoing and shifting challenges as the City has worked to protect the health of our employees and residents while continuing to provide a high level of customer service as circumstances allow. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding as we implement remote working and social distancing to protect the health of our valued public servants and residents.

Here are the best ways you can keep Melrose safe:

• Wash your hands frequently with soap and warm water
• If soap and water aren’t available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Wipe down doorknobs and other hard surfaces frequently, using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.

Practice social distancing by staying at least 6 feet away from non-immediate family members and avoiding large groups.